Home repossession
What is home repossession?
If a borrower defaults on payment and money needs to be recovered by the credit provider, the credit provider is entitled to cancel prior agreements made on the house to recover the funds owed.
What is the process?
The bank gets in touch with…
Mandatory Covid-19 immunisation in the workplace: It’s not that straight forward
Many employers have placed their hopes of a return to the pre Covid-19 workplace on the development of a Covid-19 vaccine. South Africa is in the process of acquiring and rolling out vaccines. However, it seems that although people are encouraged to be immunised, …
It costs how much “to die”? The costs involved in administering a deceased estate
What sounds like the title of another James Bond follow up movie to No Time to Die, is in fact a very real consideration and a very real concern which deserves discussion and understanding.
It costs money to die.
Immediately following a person’s death, the process of…
Topics: Wills, Estates & Trusts
FLISP partnership answers property dreams
First time home buyers in South Africa now have added support to get their foot on the first rung of the property ladder, thanks to a new partnership between legal technology company, LexisNexis South Africa, and conveyancing firm, MDW Inc.
The two industry players…
Topics: Property Law
With less than 100 days to go until POPIA kicks in, the Information Regulator may be starting to flex its muscles
In early January 2021, the messaging service WhatsApp notified users that it had updated its privacy terms and conditions. It said that users had to agree to let its parent company, Facebook, and its subsidiaries collect WhatsApp data, including, amongst other …
Employers should avoid unnecessary delays in bringing disciplinary proceedings against employees
Disciplinary actions have profound implications for employees. My experience working with labour matters is that 95% of the time the employee would likely be found guilty once the employer institutes disciplinary hearings.
Employers need to ensure that they …
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Labour Law
SIU to investigate Unemployment Insurance Fund on TERS benefits
The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) has been referred to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) for investigation.
The justice and constitutional development department published the Proclamation in Government Gazette 44384 in terms of the Special Investigating…
Topics: Covid-19/Coronavirus | Labour Law
Cohabitation, engagement and the myth of the common law marriage
Setting the record straight
We debunk the notion that a couple living together for many years creates automatic legal rights and duties between them.
There is a widespread myth that two people engaged in a romantic relationship who have been living together for many…
Topics: Family Law | Wills, Estates & Trusts
Thomson Reuters and Juta announce strategic partnership to connect African lawyers to the world
Thomson Reuters and Juta & Co are proud to announce a partnership in Africa, that will see legal professionals being offered market-leading research technology. This is yet another step in both companies’ digital evolutions. We are thrilled to offer African…
Topics: Running Your Practice
The Jerusalema IP challenge
Hot on the heels of the Jerusalema dance challenge that took the world by storm last year, a new challenge is developing for some organisations that uploaded videos online showcasing their brands and workforce dancing to South African DJ Master KG’s global megahit,…
Topics: Dispute Resolution | Intellectual Property Law
